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Cardoon vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cardoon and Parsnip

  • Cardoon has more Copper, however, Parsnip is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Parsnip covers your daily Vitamin C needs 17% more than Cardoon.
  • Parsnip has 17 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon has 170mg of Sodium, while Parsnip has 10mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cardoon, raw and Parsnips, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Potassium - 375
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Potassium - 375

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Equal in Folate - 67
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Equal in Folate - 67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +342%
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +342%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardoon Parsnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 0.7g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 4.07g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 17kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 70mg 36mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.59mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 29mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 400mg 375mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.17mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.231mg 0.12mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.2µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 2mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.09mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 67µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.05g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cardoon
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/nutrients
  2. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.